Girl · #13,154 in 2026

Gopi

Gopi or Gopika in Hinduism are commonly referred to the group of milkmaids of the Braj region in India. They are regarded by Hindus as the consorts and devotees of Krishna and are venerated for their unconditional love and devotion (Bhakti) to him as described in Bhagavata Purana and other Puranic literature. Gopis are often considered as the expansion of Radha, the chief consort of Krishna.

Current Rank
#13,154
Peak Rank
#8,720 (1993)
Total Babies
51
5-Yr Trend
Stable
1978
First Year
2000
Last Year
1993
Peak Year
#8720
Peak Rank
51
Total Count
8
Years Active

Meaning & Origin of Gopi

What this name means, where it came from, and how it has traveled across cultures.

Gopi or Gopika in Hinduism are commonly referred to the group of milkmaids of the Braj region in India. They are regarded by Hindus as the consorts and devotees of Krishna and are venerated for their unconditional love and devotion (Bhakti) to him as described in Bhagavata Purana and other Puranic literature. Gopis are often considered as the expansion of Radha, the chief consort of Krishna.

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Etymology
Gopi (गोपी) is a Sanskrit word originating from the word Gopa. In Hinduism , the name Gopika or Gopi is especially used to refer the milkmaids of Braj region. The word Gopis in the plural refers to the group of cowherd women who possess devotion toward Krishna. When it is used in the singular ("Gopi"), it generally refers to Radha, who was the Krishna's favourite gopi.

The Story of Gopi

Gopi first appeared in U.S. Social Security Administration records as a baby girl name in 1978, with 6 babies given the name that year. Its peak popularity came in 1993, when 9 Gopis were born — ranking #8,720 that year. As of 2026, Gopi ranks #13,154 for baby girls with 6 births, with steady use. In total, more than 51 Gopis have been born in the U.S. since records began in 1880, spanning the 1970s through the 2020s.

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Names that sound like Gopi

Phonetically similar names — useful when Gopi is the vibe but a different syllable count or letter feel might suit better. Linked entries have a profile on Peek a Name.

  • Guppy
  • Gobi
  • Goby
  • Guppie
  • Goopy
  • Gappy
  • Gobie
  • Gapi
  • Gpi
  • Kopi
  • Copi
  • Gabby

Source: Datamuse . Phonetic similarity ranking, not curated.

Frequently Asked Questions about Gopi

What does the name Gopi mean?
Gopi or Gopika in Hinduism are commonly referred to the group of milkmaids of the Braj region in India. They are regarded by Hindus as the consorts and devotees of Krishna and are venerated for their unconditional love and devotion (Bhakti) to him as described in Bhagavata Purana and other Puranic literature. Gopis are often considered as the expansion of Radha, the chief consort of Krishna.
How popular is Gopi in 2026?
In 2026, Gopi ranks #13,154 among girls' names in the U.S., with 6 babies given the name that year.
When was Gopi most popular?
Gopi reached its peak popularity in 1993, ranking #8,720 that year with 9 babies given the name.
In which U.S. states is Gopi most popular?
Gopi has historically been most popular in New Jersey. Rankings vary year to year, but these states show the strongest concentration of births named Gopi.
Is Gopi a unisex name?
In U.S. Social Security records, Gopi is primarily a girl's name. We don't have meaningful data for it as a boy's name.
What names go well with Gopi?
Names that share a similar style or popularity range with Gopi include Ofa, Yvon, Mychele. These pairings are based on rank proximity and naming era in U.S. data.

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About the name Gopi

Gopi is a girl baby name tracked by the U.S. Social Security Administration. It first appeared in SSA records in 1978 and has accumulated 51 births in the dataset. Gopi's peak popularity came in 1993 when it ranked #8,720. Use the chart and map above to compare Gopi's trajectory across years and U.S. states, or browse the related names section to discover similar choices.

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Data sources

  • Birth statistics (counts, ranks, years 1880–2026) — U.S. Social Security Administration . Predictions for years not yet released by SSA are computed by Peek a Name from historical trends; we update with official data as soon as it ships.
  • Etymology, cultural origins, and related forms — Behind the Name (used under their public API terms).
  • Meaning prose and editorial summary — Wikipedia article extracts, licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 .
  • Predicted nationality distribution — Nationalize.io .
  • Phonetically similar names — Datamuse .

Peek a Name aggregates and presents the above data for informational purposes. Statistical predictions and external attributions are clearly labelled where shown; we make no guarantee of accuracy beyond what each source provides.